Finnish doom/groove metallers Ill Geared released their debut album »To Dust«; out now via Inverse Records!

Helsinki, Finland based doom/groove metal trio Ill Geared presents their debut album, entitled »To Dust«, which was just released on August 7th, 2026 via Inverse Records.

Tracklist:
01. Abyss
02. Solar
03. To Dust
04. Victim Three
05. Wasp
06. Delirious
07. Signals
08. Valley Of Death
09. Taste Of Demons
10. Dead End Maze

Courtesy of Inverse Records:

Finnish three-piece groove metal band Ill Geared released their first full-length album »To Dust« on August 7th, 2026. The album consists of 10 songs and includes also previously released singles released singles, »To Dust«, »The Wasp« and »Abyss«. The songs in the album present Ill Geared’s groove metal style mixed with doom metal influences. Raw, heavy, melodic at times and including some old school vibes. From faster songs with blast beats (»Delirious«, »Abyss«) to slower, almost full doom metal songs, such as »Valley Of Death«.

Songs tell about nightmares, nature predators, real life incidents and imaginary stories.

Listen to the album on streaming services HERE.

Full album can be heard live on August 28th, 2026 at Hard Rock House, Helsinki.

Photo by Andi Balogh

Biography:

Ill Geared is a metal band from Helsinki, Finland. Formed in 2023, Ill Geared combines influences from groove metal to doom and beyond. The band’s sound has been described as unique by music magazines and listeners alike. The music includes variety of aggressive vocal styles, and bit of old school grip. Ill Geared has made two releases, a two song demo and EP (»Ill Beginnings«) in 2025. LP called »To Dust« is to be released August 7th, 2026. Three singles from the album have been previously released. The band is actively playing live shows and booking more shows continuously. Ill Geared is currently unassigned and looking for a record label to work with.

All music & production by Ill Geared.
Mixed by Niklas Piispala / Norppa Audio.
Mastered by Tide Studios London.
Album cover by Cem Karakaş.

Line-up:
Cem Karakaş – Vocals & Bass
Tatu Virta – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Jani-Petteri Polo – Drums

Links: linktr.ee/illgeared

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well